Keeping people and facilities safe in house of worship environments is not just a matter of spending money on cameras, alarms, electronic locks, and security officers. The most expensive solution is not always the best solution, and figuring out how to spend the right amount of resources on the right things is not as easy as it sounds. All too often, religious organization administrators learn the hard way that poor choices can create more issues than they solve. Join us to find out:

How to create a secure environment in an open and welcoming house of worship

Why many churches make security improvement decisions backwards

The most common security management errors – and how to avoid them

Why emergency plans often fall apart during real incidents

How to reliably and cost effectively deliver the results you want

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This seminar is designed for:

Church administrators, pastoral leaders, and church board members who set policy

Security team leaders who manage protective operations

Police commanders and supervisors who may be called to respond to incidents

Ushers and welcome team members who want to know how to survive an incident if one occurs

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Sources of theft and violence risks in houses of worship

Recognizing potential loss and violence situations

Balancing outreach to the troubled and protection of your flock

Prevention and its limits - why it doesn't always work

Sending the right message - your signage may not say what you think it does

Regulatory issues that affect the operation of volunteer security teams

The active shooter “business model”

How incidents are planned and carried out

Why violent incidents are common in suburbs and small towns—and not in big cities

How people really behave in emergencies

Why targeted victims are not helpless—unless they think they are

Why effective deterrence to violence is possible

Why calling 911 is an element - not a plan

The realities of police and EMS response

The casualty calculator—how many casualties can you expect with your current plan?

To get started, complete the Contact Us form with your information. We'll work with you to put the details together. If your organization would like to host a seminar open to others, free seats will be made available for some of your people. If you're interested in this option, please include this information with your contact data.